2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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dcooney4 said:
I liked these but the Lilly ( one with the chain ) is very similar to my Prada . The other is cute but I am not sure about the size. I was also thinking of getting another Portland Mystery Box plus 8 bit with a larger bag. Thoughts?

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dcooney4 said:
Almost the same size as my Prada

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Hi dc, both bags look good on you. I prefer the Lily over the bucket bag. I think it is more versatile. It is similar to your Prada and I like your Prada more than the Lily.
 
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I was going to ask a question about my Yeoh bag and then looked through my notes and realized the seller listed the leather - I've just since had doubts. But! It has a crinoline part!

So, the Hermes Yeoh bag is a fab bag - discreet, tucks under the shoulder, holds a ton. But I really bought it for the mix and match dorkiness of it.

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Apologies for the blurriness - it was fine on my phone. Anyway, on the right, my first purchase, what the seller says is Togo for the large bag and crinoline for the small bag. No word on the top, but it seems like it has to be box. On the left, my "parts bag" (some people have parts cars, I have a parts bag). The top piece again box. The large bag is toile, and the small bag? Dunno. Pretty and silver.

I could wear the leather version all the time, aside from the annoying opening issue mentioned below. I wear the toile version to festivals, where it avoids pickpockets and ignores beer spills equally well. I haven't used the smaller pouches at all.

To the crinoline: It is attractive to the look, but not at all to the touch. I store it against the toile because I worry it will scratch any of the other pieces.

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And the Togo. Many other listings for Yeoh I've seen say the outer bag is Buffle, so I wasn't sure. But this is the only bag that I reach out and fondle all day at work. It is so better-than-velvety. (The BV intrecciatos are close.)

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The cool thing about the Yeoh is that each pouch will zip closed to itself or zip to the top strap thing. Wait, I just realized I can not only use either small pouch as a clutch, I could use the larger pouches, too, and fondle the Togo(?) pouch all evening!

The annoying thing is that to get into it you need to almost but not entirely unzip the top strap thing from the pouch to reach in. If you entirely unzip it you have to set the whole purse down and feed the zipper ends into each other to close it again. At least it is very good at remaining upright even when hanging only by one zipper, so I can move somewhere else to do it and don't have to block whatever counter I've opened it at.

Other downsides: The zippers have a weird plastic-y thing by the ends - it looks unattractive and isn't holding up well. The top piece is supposed to be straight, but weight causes it to break somewhere in the middle, eventually causing permanent creases. The H hardware at each end is attached by teensy screws, which want to work their way loose. So far they've fallen into the bag for retrieval but this and the above issue are why I call one bag my parts bag.

tldr: This bag ticks all my geeky and sensual boxes but has some practical issues. Also, closeup of crinoline should you be interested, and query as to if main bag is Togo or Buffle or something else.
 
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dcooney4 said:
I liked these but the Lilly ( one with the chain ) is very similar to my Prada . The other is cute but I am not sure about the size. I was also thinking of getting another Portland Mystery Box plus 8 bit with a larger bag. Thoughts?

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I missed your shopping event. I would have voted for the Hampstead (the bucket)! Its cute and it’s different from what you already have.
 
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Kimbashop said:
I'll share a photo of a bag that I have been using a lot, and a bag that I want more of: the Hermes Trim II. It is my one and only Hermes at the moment, ahem.... This is a D stamp (2000) and I bought her for a whistle and a song (i,e,, incredible bargain). I have used this bag along with about 3 others constantly during the pandemic. The 31cm size makes it the perfect grab and go bag while also fitting a decent amount of stuff. While the style is pretty straight forward and simple, it can appear both dressy and casual due to its structure, the palladium hardware, and smooth leather. The hardware feels a bit like bag jewelry to me: it is delicate and intricate in its design. The leather (called Gulliver) is lovely -- smooth, slightly iridescent, and soft.

I am dreaming of a Trim I (flat style) and a Trim II in the 35 cm size for work and travel.

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What a stunning purse! There are so many layers to the color there...

Riffing off your post, I know there's nothing like an Hermes bag, but here's how I've been managing my fruitless search for more:
--Trim I
--Larger than 31 (I tried but it was just too small for me)
--With a zipper closure

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Middle is Trim I 38 in probably Gris Perle. The other 2 are BV Small Venetas. (Missing, small Veneta in black loaned to my mom.) (@Cookiefiend you asked about the not-silver bag. It changes in the light but is mostly bronze. I can see pure silver on the trim. If anyone has any suggestions for restoration, or even that frankly it should be abandoned, please jump in.) (Or if anyone knows the lady on Tradesy who was selling a special edition imprinted silver Veneta and has since disappeared, I am madly in love with your purse, please come back...)

I find it interesting that the Trim 38 is almost the largest that H made them, while the same size of Venetas is almost the smallest. Of course, the Trim is pretty stiff leather and the BVs squish and conform to the body more. But! If you're looking for that form factor there are many out there and they are so luxurious to the touch.

So my BF finds the not-silver BV to be the most beautiful purse ever seen. My mom, the black BV. I am madly enamored with the oxblood one. And I adore the gray Trim. (Grossly more heavy, but such a workhorse and we will not discuss how it shed shockingly pink currant juice like nothing.) So in short I'm too lucky. :)
 
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FizzyWater said:
I was going to ask a question about my Yeoh bag and then looked through my notes and realized the seller listed the leather - I've just since had doubts. But! It has a crinoline part!

So, the Hermes Yeoh bag is a fab bag - discreet, tucks under the shoulder, holds a ton. But I really bought it for the mix and match dorkiness of it.

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Apologies for the blurriness - it was fine on my phone. Anyway, on the right, my first purchase, what the seller says is Togo for the large bag and crinoline for the small bag. No word on the top, but it seems like it has to be box. On the left, my "parts bag" (some people have parts cars, I have a parts bag). The top piece again box. The large bag is toile, and the small bag? Dunno. Pretty and silver.

I could wear the leather version all the time, aside from the annoying opening issue mentioned below. I wear the toile version to festivals, where it avoids pickpockets and ignores beer spills equally well. I haven't used the smaller pouches at all.

To the crinoline: It is attractive to the look, but not at all to the touch. I store it against the toile because I worry it will scratch any of the other pieces.

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And the Togo. Many other listings for Yeoh I've seen say the outer bag is Buffle, so I wasn't sure. But this is the only bag that I reach out and fondle all day at work. It is so better-than-velvety. (The BV intrecciatos are close.)

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The cool thing about the Yeoh is that each pouch will zip closed to itself or zip to the top strap thing. Wait, I just realized I can not only use either small pouch as a clutch, I could use the larger pouches, too, and fondle the Togo(?) pouch all evening!

The annoying thing is that to get into it you need to almost but not entirely unzip the top strap thing from the pouch to reach in. If you entirely unzip it you have to set the whole purse down and feed the zipper ends into each other to close it again. At least it is very good at remaining upright even when hanging only by one zipper, so I can move somewhere else to do it and don't have to block whatever counter I've opened it at.

Other downsides: The zippers have a weird plastic-y thing by the ends - it looks unattractive and isn't holding up well. The top piece is supposed to be straight, but weight causes it to break somewhere in the middle, eventually causing permanent creases. The H hardware at each end is attached by teensy screws, which want to work their way loose. So far they've fallen into the bag for retrieval but this and the above issue are why I call one bag my parts bag.

tldr: This bag ticks all my geeky and sensual boxes but has some practical issues. Also, closeup of crinoline should you be interested, and query as to if main bag is Togo or Buffle or something else.
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Thanks for the details on the Yeoh bag - it was so informative. I was not familiar with this bag. The leather in the last picture looks amazing and soft.
 
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FizzyWater said:
What a stunning purse! There are so many layers to the color there...

Riffing off your post, I know there's nothing like an Hermes bag, but here's how I've been managing my fruitless search for more:
--Trim I
--Larger than 31 (I tried but it was just too small for me)
--With a zipper closure

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Middle is Trim I 38 in probably Gris Perle. The other 2 are BV Small Venetas. (Missing, small Veneta in black loaned to my mom.) (@Cookiefiend you asked about the not-silver bag. It changes in the light but is mostly bronze. I can see pure silver on the trim. If anyone has any suggestions for restoration, or even that frankly it should be abandoned, please jump in.) (Or if anyone knows the lady on Tradesy who was selling a special edition imprinted silver Veneta and has since disappeared, I am madly in love with your purse, please come back...)

I find it interesting that the Trim 38 is almost the largest that H made them, while the same size of Venetas is almost the smallest. Of course, the Trim is pretty stiff leather and the BVs squish and conform to the body more. But! If you're looking for that form factor there are many out there and they are so luxurious to the touch.

So my BF finds the not-silver BV to be the most beautiful purse ever seen. My mom, the black BV. I am madly enamored with the oxblood one. And I adore the gray Trim. (Grossly more heavy, but such a workhorse and we will not discuss how it shed shockingly pink currant juice like nothing.) So in short I'm too lucky. :smile:
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This is three servings of eye candy.
“I find it interesting that the Trim 38 is almost the largest that H made them, while the same size of Venetas is almost the smallest.” This is an interesting point to think about. I love the Trim and BV’s Venetas. I don’t own either bag. From pictures on celebrities I imagined that the BV Small Veneta was on the small side for a day bag and that I would one day go for a medium. When I tried on the medium it looked large on me. :whut: I guess I am goldilocks when it comes to Venetas. I love both colours of Venetas in your picture. I am especially loving your oxblood one, perfect dark, rich, silky leather for fall. I have been searching pics of gorgeous burgundy bags with fall outfits in mind (even though I own a burgundy Chanel Coco Handle, I would love a burgundy lambskin bag or oxblood Veneta :love:). Your bag looks divine.
 
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FizzyWater said:
What a stunning purse! There are so many layers to the color there...

Riffing off your post, I know there's nothing like an Hermes bag, but here's how I've been managing my fruitless search for more:
--Trim I
--Larger than 31 (I tried but it was just too small for me)
--With a zipper closure

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Middle is Trim I 38 in probably Gris Perle. The other 2 are BV Small Venetas. (Missing, small Veneta in black loaned to my mom.) (@Cookiefiend you asked about the not-silver bag. It changes in the light but is mostly bronze. I can see pure silver on the trim. If anyone has any suggestions for restoration, or even that frankly it should be abandoned, please jump in.) (Or if anyone knows the lady on Tradesy who was selling a special edition imprinted silver Veneta and has since disappeared, I am madly in love with your purse, please come back...)

I find it interesting that the Trim 38 is almost the largest that H made them, while the same size of Venetas is almost the smallest. Of course, the Trim is pretty stiff leather and the BVs squish and conform to the body more. But! If you're looking for that form factor there are many out there and they are so luxurious to the touch.

So my BF finds the not-silver BV to be the most beautiful purse ever seen. My mom, the black BV. I am madly enamored with the oxblood one. And I adore the gray Trim. (Grossly more heavy, but such a workhorse and we will not discuss how it shed shockingly pink currant juice like nothing.) So in short I'm too lucky. :smile:
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Your colllection is gorgeous! I’m really interested in your Trim I 38. Looks like a wonderful size. And I love your BVs. Both of them are beautiful. BV makes mesmerizing Metallics. I have two Nodinis which I love and am aiming to buy a large Veneta one of these days. Thanks for sharing.
 
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This is three servings of eye candy.
“I find it interesting that the Trim 38 is almost the largest that H made them, while the same size of Venetas is almost the smallest.” This is an interesting point to think about. I love the Trim and BV’s Venetas. I don’t own either bag. From pictures on celebrities I imagined that the BV Small Veneta was on the small side for a day bag and that I would one day go for a medium. When I tried on the medium it looked large on me. :whut: I guess I am goldilocks when it comes to Venetas. I love both colours of Venetas in your picture. I am especially loving your oxblood one, perfect dark, rich, silky leather for fall. I have been searching pics of gorgeous burgundy bags with fall outfits in mind (even though I own a burgundy Chanel Coco Handle, I would love a burgundy lambskin bag or oxblood Veneta :love:). Your bag looks divine.
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To the best of my knowledge there is no small Veneta. There’s a mini, a medium, large, and maxi. What you’re calling the small was probably a medium.
 
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